Latest earthquakes near South Denmark, Denmark today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Denmark, Denmark, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Denmark? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Denmark (also known as Region Süddänemark), it will show up within minutes.
South Denmark Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Denmark, Denmark in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Denmark in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near South Denmark during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Denmark
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Denmark occurred on Dec 21, 2015 11:31 local time (Europe/Copenhagen timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-west of Odense, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Denmark in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South Denmark, Denmark in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from South Denmark.
Earthquakes by city in South Denmark
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Denmark, Denmark.
Use this regional South Denmark earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Esbjerg, Kolding, Vejle, Fredericia, Svendborg, Sønderborg, Haderslev, Aabenraa and Nyborg.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Denmark.
When was the last earthquake in South Denmark, Denmark?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near South Denmark on the afternoon of March 25, 2024 at 12:07 local time (Europe/Copenhagen). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-southwest of Odense at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Denmark, Denmark in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Denmark, Denmark?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Denmark on the morning of December 21, 2015 at 11:31 local time (Europe/Copenhagen). The center of this earthquake was located 256km northwest of Odense at a depth of 20km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Denmark since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Denmark, Denmark?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Denmark. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
